As women we are put in a difficult place when we want to make change, but when responsibilities challenge us, it may be difficult to actively participate in things without consequences. No matter where you are or what you are doing you can participate in a day without women on March 8, 2017, also known…
“When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you’re wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.” – Maria Sharapova Our clothing closet is an extension to our residential program, designed to be a tool for the women and children we serve. It…
In honor of black history month, The YWCA Central Indiana would like to recognize Faye Wattleton. Wattleton was known for her position as the First African American Woman to become president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. From 1978 to1992, Wattleton drastically changed the organization by fighting to increase health care services and women’s reproductive…
Join the YWCA for an afternoon of food, fundraising, and fun! How are we already prepping for our Fourth Annual Charity Luncheon at Texas Roadhouse? This years event will be on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Purchase a ticket to get a full meal, including portabella mushroom chicken, pulled pork, green beans, corn, and…
“There shall never be another season of silence until women have the same rights men have on this green earth.” – Susan B. Anthony. With the recent Women’s March’s having an inspiring turnout of over 5 million people, it is no secret that even in 2017 women are still fighting for equal rights in society. …
Later today, hundreds of thousands of individuals will gather in their respective state capitals to send a powerful message not only to the new administration, but to the world that women’s rights are human rights. The mission of this march is as follows: “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the…
You know our mission. You follow our content. You believe in the work we’re doing, but you want to be directly involved in the changes we’re making across east central Indiana. The best part is we want you involved just as much! We couldn’t continue making progress without the help of individuals such as yourself….
Year after year, January serves as the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous twelve months, visualize where you want to be twelve months from now, and then establish some goals you / your organization would like to accomplish throughout that time. A pep rally for the year to come essentially – and that is…
Check out this short documentary created by Edible Muncie, a local nonprofit. The video features former YWCA residents speaking about the hardships they have faced trying to get food in our community.
Can you believe that today is the final day of 2016? It feels as if the last New Years was only a few short weeks ago. As this organization begins to think about everything that has happened over the course of the last twelve months it is so apparent that our success is only possible…
